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Despite the losses of Haloti Ngata and Pernell McPhee and the ongoing questions about the secondary, Ravens coach John Harbaugh doesn't sound all too worried about the state of his team's defense. Instead, Harbaugh spent part of Tuesday's AFC head coaches breakfast expressing confidence in several players who figure to take on big roles on that unit during the 2015 season. That includes second-year defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan, outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw, recently signed safety Kendrick Lewis and young cornerbacks Asa Jackson, Rashaan Melvin and Chris Greenwood. The last time Ravens fans watched Melvin, he was getting picked on by Tom Brady and...

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Despite the losses of Haloti Ngata and Pernell McPhee and the ongoing questions about the secondary, Ravens coach John Harbaugh doesn't sound all too worried about the state of his team's defense.
Instead, Harbaugh spent part of...

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Pernell McPhee’s reported deal with the Chicago Bears became official Wednesday, marking the formal loss of the Ravens’ second defensive starter in as many days, along with tackle Haloti Ngata.
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There were really no major revelations in Tuesday's "State of the Ravens" news conference that featured team owner Steve Bisciotti, president Dick Cass, general manager Ozzie Newsome and head coach John Harbaugh.
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PASSING GAME
RAVENS: Joe Flacco isn't putting up huge numbers, but he's playing arguably the most efficient regular-season football of his career. Over his past five games, he's thrown seven touchdowns and one interception. He has 23 touchdown passes...

The impending return of veteran defensive tackle Haloti Ngata coincides with an untimely left foot injury that forced Ravens rookie defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan out of the game Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.
Ngata is set to be reinstated from...

First, the Ravens started losing the football. Then, they lost their lead and all their momentum. And finally, they seemed to lose their composure.
They now need to act fast to prevent their season from slipping away, too.
Six touchdown passes by Ben...

Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata returned to practice Tuesday after serving a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy.
Ngata, who said he tested positive for Adderall, is scheduled to talk with reporters later...

Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson breaks down the game film from Sunday's game between the Ravens and the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium.
GAME PLAN: The Ravens tried to establish the run early in the game, but they were stonewalled throughout...

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Timmy Jernigan heard about the streak Wednesday. C.J. Mosley didn't know the Ravens hadn't allowed a 100-yard rusher in 24 games until Thursday, though the news brought a smile to his face.
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Although Ravens running back Justin Forsett didn't practice Wednesday due to a minor knee injury, he is expected to start and have his usual workload Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.
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Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith missed a second straight day with an undisclosed knee injury, while fellow receiver Marlon Brown returned to practice after leaving Sunday's game and missing Wednesday with a concussion.
Additionally, running back Justin...

A pair of injury concerns on offense made promising returns Friday, as running back Justin Forsett and wide receiver Torrey Smith participated in practice after having missed two straight days with knee injures.
“We knew [they] were coming back today,”...